- 07Oct2022
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The case of the disappearing problem in workplace disability
- By Ian Bradley
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When people first experience workplace problems of a psychological nature, they say something like: “My boss is impossible, he never recognizes my efforts.” or “I can’t see how I’m ever going to finish everything my boss assigned.” Whether the problem involves poor communication, lack of employee recognition or some perceived injustice, the issue is clear
- 11Aug2022
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Job Promotions; a cautionary tale
- By Ian Bradley
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The call came out of the blue from the secretary of a psychiatric director of a large and prestigious teaching hospital. The director wanted to see if I would be interested in applying for the recently vacated position of Chief Psychologist. Until then, I had been working in a small CBT unit of what once
- 19Jul2022
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Procrastination, three simple fixes
- By Ian Bradley
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I don’t think that there many personal problems that triggers as much self-blame as procrastination. According to many of my procrastinating clients, they’re simply lazy and in need of better work skills or motivation. I try to dissuade them of all these notions. Instead of adding to their self-blame, I point out how hard their
- 14Jun2022
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Good Work and Life Habits; steps to development
- By Ian Bradley
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Good habits are great. They function like automatic algorithms that silently work in the background to help us engage in adaptive behaviour. “Silently” is key. That is, without conscious thought or deliberate effort, we can effortlessly go to the gym, benefit from regular sleep and eat healthily. Automatically buckling the seat belt of your car
- 29Jan2021
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Ten Tips to Conquer Workplace Problems
- By Ian Bradley
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Problems in business are the norm; however, accepted ways to solving those problems might be less obvious. I have assembled a 10-tip guide that follows a timeline from conceptualization of the problem to the ultimate presentation of a possible solution. I hope that you find the material helpful. Tip 1 Characterizing the Problem: Starting
- 30Apr2020
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The Bee Gees are back!
- By Ian Bradley
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Just before nodding off to sleep last night my wife turned over and asked me: “are you happy?” As with most men hearing this question, instant alarm bells went off. With later elaboration, what she really meant was, now during this weird, self-isolating, social-distancing Covid 19 time, was I happy? It got me thinking
- 20Apr2020
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Developing New Habits
- By Ian Bradley
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Good habits are great, they function like automatic algorithms that silently function in the background to help us engage in adaptive behaviour. Habits can not only propel us to good things that they do so automatically and without highly conscious and deliberate thought thus freeing our brains to do more complex things. Automatically buckling the
- 20Jan2019
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Family Business Succession: conclusion
- By Ian Bradley
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Start Early As discussed in the previous post, most psychologists specializing in the area recommend thinking about succession as a long-term process rather than as a defined event, or worse, an anointment. Some even recommend that the process begin years before the actual succession. Ironically, long-term thinking does occur, perhaps as a father watching
- 30Aug2018
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Peak Performance with Goal Setting
- By Ian Bradley
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In my practice as a executive coach in Montreal, I am often confronted by clients who criticize themselves for lack of organizational skills. “Why can’t I get this done?” or “I’m always behind” and “my to-do list never gets accomplished! “ are often common expressions of this malaise. There are many excellent books
- 22Jul2014
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Conflict (cont), Lessons in Management, Part VI
- By Ian Bradley
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In my work as an executive coach who sees professionals in many different capacities, it has struck me that each professional has its own competitive angle. I remember counseling several mathematicians who explained to me that if you weren’t a genius, or perceived as one, you were by default mediocre. For litigation lawyers, it’s their